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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,040.56, 291,263.70 and 120,375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,040.56, 291,263.70 and 120,375.76 is: 166,134.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,040.56 : 291,263.70 = 120,375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,040.56/291,263.70 = 120,375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,040.56x = 291,263.70 × 120,375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,040.56x = 35,061,089,247.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,061,089,247.91/211,040.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,134.36

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